A. General: No temporary building, structure or use as listed herein shall hereafter be built, established, moved or remodeled, altered or enlarged unless such temporary building, structure or use is permitted by this title. The following are permitted in each zoning district (unless specifically restricted to a particular area in each district), subject to the specific regulations and time limits which follow, and to the other applicable regulations of the district in which it is located.
B. Portable Storage Containers:
1. General Regulations: The following applies to Portable Storage Containers in all zoning districts.
a. Containers shall not be placed in streets, public rights-of-way, or on unimproved surfaces, unless approved as part of a contract for public improvement projects. Containers used in conjunction with public improvements shall be governed by the contract terms or as determined by the Zoning Officer.
b. Containers shall not obstruct visibility. They shall not be located within a triangular area determined by a diagonal line connecting two (2) points measured along the property lines of the abutting streets thirty feet (30') equidistant from the intersection of those property lines.
c. Containers shall only be used to temporarily store property of a nontoxic and nonflammable nature. They shall not be utilized for habitation, conducting business or selling merchandise.
d. Containers must be placed on an improved hard, dust-free surface, generally asphalt, brick pavers, or concrete. Containers are prohibited in any location that may cause hazardous conditions, constitute a threat to public safety, or create a condition detrimental to surrounding land uses and development.
2. Residential Property: The following applies to Portable Storage Containers in Residence Zoning Districts.
a. No more than three (3) containers may be placed on any property at any given time for not longer than fifteen (15) days.
b. Containers must be setback at least five feet (5') from all property lines. Where impractical, the Zoning Officer may approve a location that minimizes impact to adjacent properties.
c. Containers shall not exceed eight feet (8') in height, eight feet (8') in width and sixteen feet (16') in length.
d. Extensions of time may be granted in writing by the Zoning Officer in instances where the portable storage container is used in connection with a construction project occurring on a lot but in no event shall the total elapsed time exceed forty-five (45) days within a calendar year.
3. Commercial and Industrial Property: The following applies to Portable Storage Containers in Business and Industrial Zoning Districts.
a. No more than three (3) Portable Storage Containers may be placed on any property at any given time for not longer than thirty (30) days.
b. Containers must comply with all setback requirements that apply to principal buildings and be separated by at least ten feet (10') from principal buildings.
c. Portable Storage Containers shall not exceed eight and a half feet (8.5') in height, eight feet (8') in width and forty feet (40') in length.
d. Extensions of time may be granted in writing by the Zoning Officer in instances where the portable storage container is used in connection with a construction project occurring on a lot but in no event shall the total elapsed time exceed ninety (90) days within a calendar year.
e. Portable Storage Containers shall not be placed in the front or corner side yard, a required parking space, drive aisle or fire lane. If the property cannot meet the standards described herein, the Zoning Officer may approve the placement of a container where practical.
f. Vertical stacking of containers and stacking of any other materials or merchandise on top of any Portable Storage Container is prohibited.
4. Public Property: Due to the unique nature of properties owned and/or occupied by public entities, the use of portable storage containers shall be approved by the Zoning Officer on a case by case basis.
C. Exceptions: Where compliance is impractical, the Village Board may authorize the temporary use of a building, structure or parcel of land in any zoning district for a building, structure or use of land that does not conform to the regulations prescribed in this title for the zoning district in which it is located; provided, that such use be of a temporary nature. Such use shall be granted for a period of time and subject to such conditions as the Village Board determines to be necessary for the safeguarding of the public health, safety and general welfare. (Ord. 19-1958, 12-10-2019)